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How Drug Use Impacts Teens

How Drug Use Impacts Teens

Drug use among teens is rising, with many young people turning to substances as a way to handle the pressures they face. Some are influenced by peer pressure, while others may be in environments where drug use is common and normalized. Engaging with drugs at an early age can have serious impacts, especially on the developing mind and body. This can also harm teens’ relationships with themselves and those around them. Often, teens do not fully grasp the risks associated

Understanding Prescription Drug Addiction

Understanding Prescription Drug Addiction

Prescription drug addiction happens when one becomes dependent on a substance to feel “normal.” This can happen with prescriptions prescribed to you or by abusing prescriptions prescribed to someone else. Some of the most commonly abused prescription medications include muscle relaxers, painkillers or narcotics, stimulants, opioids, and more.  How Do People Access Prescription Drugs in Addiction When in prescription drug addiction, people will obtain their substance of choice either on the street or by “doctor shopping.” Doctor shopping occurs when someone